Why are quotes so popular? I believe it is due to the fact that they can boil down years of hard-gained knowledge into a sentence or two. Quotes inspire us and provide us with insight into the minds of others. I’ve compiled a list of some of the best quotes on style. You’ll see names of […]
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Acquire here A true classic American sneaker, the Converse All Stars were first available in 1917. At that time they were simple called All Stars. It wasn’t until basketball player and salesman Chuck Taylor made improvements to the shoe that his name was added. Chuck Taylor’s story is a fascinating one […]
Kent Wang is one of my favorite menswear designers. Why? He has a cool story. And even cooler clothes. He steals patterns from ancient sources like carpets in paintings of Chinese emperors and old sea maps, turning them into pocket squares that are truly works of art. Kent Wang has also re-invented the polo shirt […]
Oh come on, I know you remember the ’90s sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper! No doubt, Mr. Cooper’s style was fresh, however, today I’m going to try to one-up him by hangin’ with another “Mr.”, Mr. Porter. The online men’s department store, Mr. Porter, has become the place to shop online for high-end brands. For […]
I recently discovered this article on Details under their “Rules of Style” section, denouncing cufflinks. When I read later in the article that Gianni Agnelli was “not exactly a style icon” I concluded the article must have been written in jest. However, many men do feel uncomfortable wearing cufflinks, unsure when to wear them. As someone who […]
While I know it’s not necessary for national teams to have suits for the World Cup, it is classy and in good form. What’s not in good form? Despite having these official 3-piece suits at their disposal England chose not to wear them when arriving in Brazil. Unspectacular entry and an unspectacular exit for the […]
Ahh, yes it’s that time again. Time to break out the good ‘ol cotton ties in time for warmer weather. If you’re in the market for a new piece to tie ’round your neck (and who isn’t) then I’ve got you covered with some solid options. And some options in gingham, stripes & more. Sam […]
You may or may not have heard of Howard Yount. If you haven’t, I’m going to give you 7 reasons to love Howard Yount. If you have, then you’ve already fallen for this unique menswear brand. I plan on displaying more non-mainstream menswear labels on this blog in the near future. So if you like […]
Blue is by far the most common color in menswear clothing, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Master wearing blue on blue through the combination of different shades and textures. Below is one example of how I accomplish this. Notice the mix of textures from this outfit in the picture above. Easy […]
The 1960’s produced some of the most stylish men of our time. Whenever I watch a movie from that era I usually walk away with something I want to try. A color combo, different textures, perhaps even a skinny tie… wait, no skinny ties for me. Of all these pictures, I like Connery’s the most. […]